Nayara Springs

We were greeted and brought face towels after a long drive from the airport and a nice fruity beverage before touring the property. We were on our babymoon and were welcomed with balloons on our bed which was so thoughtful. It didn’t end there, we were very well accommodated and had the first villa closest to the area we would be around which served great purpose for us being 6 months pregnant. The breakfast room service was delicious but the DINING was out of this world. The waiters really go above and beyond to make the experience personable and end up being your friends by the end of it all. They even brought us a special made dessert and card recognizing our babymoon once again which was so thoughtful. We were taken away by the whole experience and felt so special that they made our babymoon this grand. They made sure all foods were not prepared with alcohol such as things you simply would not think of like tiramisu but they did! I cannot express how amazing the service and attention was. We left with great memories. Special thank you to Raquel, Kevin, Jason, Ana, Sergio, and so many more! We will be coming back!

I am very late posting my review from a trip in July 2024. However, an article about Costa Rica reminded me of our wonderful stay at Nayara Springs! This is one of the most memorable and beautiful resorts that we've visited. It's very serene and tranquil. The staff go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable! I highly recommend this resort!

As a family of 4 we had an extraordinary experience and thanks to Anthony who made it perfect! The rooms were great and the service even greater! Would recommend to anyone looking for a slow and relaxed holiday!

I have never felt so pampered! The staff and management are energetic, super accommodating and attentive, knowledgeable, hard-working, and always smiling! Everyone is eager to make your stay extraordinary. The most exceptional management were Steven and Dylan. They ran a very professional but super friendly and personable staff! And they were active with guests, leading by example. Also at the front desk was Marcella with her big smile and sweet personality. While out in town (La Fortuna) one night for karaoke, Marcella came up to us just say hi and make us feel welcome among the locals. And the reception, smiles, and welcome begin at the front door…with people, like Jessica, who make you feel like you’re somewhere between their best friend and royalty! The property is kept exceptionally clean! Kudos to the cleaning staff-- rarely seen, but obviously active everywhere!!! The rooms/villas/casitas are such beautiful and relaxing retreats, and did I mention the outdoor showers? Who knew an outdoor shower could be so refreshing and calming?! Each casita felt private and romantic, complete with your own pool. It was truly so lovely, just to stay in your casita…and have room service delivered and set up on your private patio! Ahhhhh! The grounds are GORGEOUS! I mean, I realize we’re in Costa Rica, but it’s just breathtaking here! The plants, the flowers, the animals, and even the insects are captivating! The staff will often point out different animals/insects as they see/hear them, further enhancing your experience. Ask about the complimentary sloth (Jeremy is the best!) and night walk “tours”! (Mariella was the “extra” in the night walk that made our experience looking at the jungle both engaging and beguiling!)  Both tours are really fun and are great for pics to take home of so many things you just don’t see every day, unless you live in the Costa Rican jungle. :D (Oh, side note, speaking of jungle, I had concerns of insects, specifically mosquitoes, in advance of our trip. I did take and wear Picaridin every day, but I was never once bothered by mosquitoes! Honestly, I have way more trouble with mosquitoes at home than I ever did in Costa Rica, even here in the middle of the jungle in June! It was bizarre and surprisingly pleasant!) They really have thought of everything…from the complementary umbrellas (available everywhere), to the covered golf carts, to the lily pond, the exquisite resort pools and hot spring pools, the ability to share all 3 properties’ amenities (although Nayara Springs is adults only) and restaurants, the gift shops, the ice cream shop, the coffee and smoothie bar, and OH SO MANY more! There were so many complimentary extras to add to your stay that made it EXTRA, but the (paid) excursions were also wonderful! Oh, and my goodness, the spas!!!! I will admit that I have not indulged in too many spa treatments in my life, but if you’re going to treat yourself, this is the place to do it! I have never ever ever been more relaxed than from the messages I got here! Again, we had top-notch staff, like the reception and welcoming of Fabiola, the massage skill and super calming, reassuring vibe of Catherine, Lizeth, and Carina, the best pedicure I have ever gotten from Lidia! The food was delicious! Seriously, everything each of us (party of 10) ate was so very good! We had the opportunity to eat at each of the restaurants on site, except for Amor Loco, which was outside the budget of some of our group. Each of the restaurants has a different theme and menu, and the food was exceptional in all! My favorite for dinner was Asia-Luna! And breakfast daily in La Terraza was scrumptious! All in all, it was the staff who made the difference (especially the cart drivers). The drivers escort you throughout your stay from place to place (meals, pools, spas, etc). They will take time with you to “show you around” and give you such welcoming vibes! The two most exceptional drivers we encountered were Berny & Darien. The time they took to show us around the property, be a little extra, and show us not only professionalism, but also the kind-hearted, caring young men that their moms (and dads) did such a good job raising was what impressed me most! We had many more drivers who also stood out, like Brian, Carlos, and even Ronald (who transported us from the airport), because of their smiles, genuine personality, and above and beyond spirit. Whoever does the hiring and training at Nayara should really be commended for finding and keeping the best of the best staff!! If you can’t already tell, we LOVED our trip here! We did not want to leave the pampering and VIP treatment! Reality could’ve waited a bit longer! 😉 And we WILL be back! If you’re contemplating going, DO IT! You will not be disappointed!

We spent a week (Saturday to Saturday) at Nayara Springs, and we truly enjoyed every moment of it. The staff was always welcoming and helpful, never hesitating to do everything they could to make our stay the best that it could be. The Nayara guides were all extremely knowledgeable on our tours and genuinely excited to share their love for Costa Rica. Nayara offers golf cart rides around the property, though we much preferred exploring on foot, looking for wildlife and finding new areas of the resort. I believe we managed to enjoy at least one meal at all of the on-property restaurants and while we enjoyed them all, we can't stop talking about our experience at Amor Loco where our host, Cesar, provided a truly remarkable evening.